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Fanfic Author's Guide to Metatext

The Fanfic Author's Guide to Metatext (As Used on AO3) by Eiiri

I recently read this excellent, unofficial guide to metatext (tags, titles, summaries, notes, ratings, etc.) on AO3. I found it really helpful even though I didn't think I had anything to learn, so it's worth a read! It's available to read in a few places:

For more information on how to tag, I also recommend looking over the official AO3 tags FAQ and section IV of the AO3 Terms of Service FAQ (the "Content Policy and Abuse FAQ").

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